Side Bearing Preload Adjustment - Isuzu 1999 RODEO Workshop Manual

4A2–20 DIFFERNTIAL (REAR)
19. Remove bearing caps and depth gauging tools.
20. Install the correct pinion shim and inner oil slinger
onto pinion.
NOTE: Do not install pinion gear into housing at this time.
21. If the exciter ring was removed, install the new exciter
ring onto the differential case by pressing using the
ring gear as a pilot.
22. Install ring gear(1) to the differential case(2)
23. Install new ring gear bolts.
f Tighten the ring gear bolts alternately in stages,
gradually pulling the ring gear onto the differential
case.
Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence
Torque: 108 N·m (80 lb ft)
NOTE: Discard used bolts and install new ones.

Side Bearing Preload Adjustment

1. The side bearing preload adjustment must be made
425RS047
before installing the pinion.
2. The side bearing preload is adjusted by changing the
thickness of both hte left and right shims equally. This
maintain the original backlash.
3. Install master side bearings J–39836 onto the case.
Remove all nicks, burrs, dirt etc., from the hubs to
allow the master bearings to rotate freely.
425RW021
415RS016
425RW026